Altarpiece of the Kings, Baroque altarpiece in Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral, Mexico
The Altarpiece of the Kings measures 25 meters in height and 13 meters in width, featuring estípite columns and intricate religious figures throughout its structure.
Jerónimo de Balbás designed and constructed this religious masterwork between 1718 and 1737, bringing architectural expertise from his previous work at Seville Cathedral.
The altarpiece displays canonized rulers of the Catholic Church, representing the connection between political authority and religious power in colonial Mexico.
Visitors can view the altarpiece in the Cathedral's royal chapel during regular opening hours, except during religious services and special ceremonies.
The structure contains paintings by Juan Rodríguez Juárez, including The Adoration of the Magi and the Assumption of the Virgin on its central axis.
Inception: 1710s
Creator: Jerónimo de Balbás
Height: 25 m
GPS coordinates: 19.43483,-99.13300
Latest update: March 8, 2025 23:09
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